MotoGP returns this weekend after a month off, as riders prepare to tackle the iconic Cerco de Jerez – Angel Nieto. Here’s everything you need to know about the Spanish Grand Prix, including the full schedule and how to watch it
Marco Bezecchi He heads into the weekend as the 2026 Championship leader, dominating the season opener. The Italian has been on a roll, winning the first three races since the Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for November, was postponed due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Bezecchi’s success also pushed him. Aprilia Up to the top of the group stage. They lead KTM with 158 points and Trackhouse with 77 points and 81 points in goal.
The paddock now arrives in Spain for the start of the 2026 European calendar, with Jerez hosting the highly competitive season next season.
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When is the MotoGP 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, including the full schedule
The 2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix It will be held at Circo de Jerez – Ángel Nieto from April 24-26, with Sunday’s main race taking place at 2pm local time. The tournament will be played over 25 rounds.
The sprint race is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, and will begin at 3pm local time. It covers about half of the race for a total of 12 laps.
| Session | day | Tracking time (CEST) | Prime Time (BST) | ACST |
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 10:45 – 11:30 am | 9:45 – 10:30 am | 6:15 – 18:00 |
| Free practice 2 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 3pm – 4pm | 2pm – 3pm | 10:30 – 11:30 pm |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 25 April 2026 | 10:10 – 10:40 am | 9:10 – 9:40 am | 5:45 – 6:10 p.m |
| Eligibility 1 | Saturday 25 April 2026 | 10:50 am – 11:05 am | 9:50 am – 10:05 am | 6:20pm – 6:35pm |
| Eligibility 2 | Saturday 25 April 2026 | 11:15 am – 11:30 am | 10:15 am – 10:30 am | 6:45 – 7 p.m |
| Sprint Race (12 laps) | Saturday 25 April 2026 | 3 o’clock in the evening | 2 o’clock in the evening | 10:30 p.m |
| Race (25 rounds) | Sunday 26 April 2026 | 2 o’clock in the evening | 1 o’clock in the evening | 9:30 p.m |
How to watch the MotoGP 2026 Spanish Grand Prix
The 2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix can be streamed. MotoGP’s Videopass. A basic VideoPass subscription costs £26.13 (€29.99) per month or £174.27 (€199.99) per year, which gives fans access to live and on-demand matches.
A small price upgrade to £28.74 (€32.99) monthly and £182.97 (€209.99) unlocks TimingPass, which gives subscribers access to real-time live data.
UK viewers can watch the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix by subscribing to TNT Sport and Mission. A subscription to the streaming service Discovery+ costs £30.99 a month and gives viewers access to four live TV channels and a host of other live sports.
Fans in Australia can watch MotoGP live on FoxSports via Kayo. The streaming platform, which has broadcasting rights to several motorsport series, including Formula 1, starts at $29.99 per month and allows viewers to access more than 50 sports live and on demand.
Free highlights of the 2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix are available at MotoGP website And his YouTube channel After the race.
What is the weather forecast for the MotoGP 2026 Spanish Grand Prix?
In the year The 2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix is expected to be mostly dry and packed, despite the threat of rain on Friday and Saturday. Current forecasts indicate a 46% chance of light rain during Saturday’s sprint race.
Temperatures are set to rise to around 27 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with a light easterly breeze across the circuit. While conditions should remain dry at the start of the Grand Prix, the chance of rain is expected to increase later in the day.
Where will the MotoGP 2026 Spanish Grand Prix be held?
The MotoGP 2026 Spanish Grand Prix will be held at the Cerco de Jerez – Angel Nieto in Jerez, Spain. The 4.428 km (2.751 mi) circuit has been a staple of the MotoGP calendar since 1989, although it first raced in 1987.
In the year In 2018, the track was named in honor of motorcyclist Angel Nieto, who died the year before. Nieto is the most successful rider around the Circo de Jerez – Angel Nieto has taken 11 victories in both the 50cc and 125cc classes.
The circuit also pays tribute to two Spanish drivers, with the last corner named after Jorge Lorenzo and more recently lap 6 named after Dani Pedrosa.
Valentino Rossi He is the most successful MotoGP rider around the famous Spanish track with six victories in the class between 2002 and 2016.
| A very fast lap | Alex Marquez (2025 -1:37.349) |
| Most wins (Rider – MotoGP) | x6 Valentino Rossi (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2016) |
| Most wins (Manufacturer – MotoGP) | x10 Honda (2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019) |
Who won the MotoGP 2025 Spanish Grand Prix?
Alex Marquez He scored his first MotoGP victory at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, coming from fourth place to take the win. The Spaniard opened the season with three consecutive second-place finishes before P6 in Qatar, which made the victory all the more significant.
The tournament also saw a change in the title fight. Later Mark Marquez Stumbled early, Alex returns to the lead of the 2025 MotoGP standings.
At first, polesitter Fabio Quatararo It took place on P1 and Francesco Bagnaia overtook Marc Marquez for second. The two battled briefly with Marc dropping down the order before losing the lead on lap four of lap 8.
Alex Marquez soon passed Bagnaia and moved into second place, making his decisive move on lap 11 to take the lead in Jerez by beating Catararo. From there, he dominated the race and swept away.
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